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Special Coverage: The assassination of Benazir Bhutto

Given the volume of commentary from bloggers throughout the world about the assassination of ex-prime minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, yesterday in Rawalpindi, we have set up a Special Coverage page aggregating some of the reactions from Pakistan and other parts of south Asia, as well as our own coverage here on Global Voices. Visit the special coverage page for regular updates.

Guatemala: The Media’s Shortcomings

“Criticisms against the mainstream media in Guatemala has focused on its lack of coverage of rural areas, and its emphasis placed on countries like Venezuela. Bloggers have also noted double standards in its coverage of politicians,” writes Renata Avila.

Nari Jibon: Women bloggers and the dowry problem in Bangladesh

Rezwan takes a look at the latest batch of posts from the participants of the Dhaka-based citizen media project, Nari Jibon. They discuss the menace of wedding dowries, which make the lives of poor families difficult by forcing parents to consider female children as burdens. Also, one NJ participant dreams of becoming president and changing present-day Bangladesh to an enlightened, educated and dowry-free society.

Pakistan: Bhutto’s Death and Impending Elections

South Asia Regional Editor Neha Viswanathan continues to point us to the most recent reactions and analysis from the region’s bloggers as they reflect on the tragedy of Bhutto’s death and its significance for the future of Pakistan.

Bolivia: Just Say Yes to the New Constitution

“Like the political crisis in Bolivia, blogs have also taken a break for the Christmas and New Year holidays,” writes Eduardo Ávila. “After the new year has passed, debate regarding the new Constitution and regional autonomies may find itself on the new collective blog site called El Taparaku, which has pledged to support the new document and campaign for a Yes vote in the forthcoming referendum.”

Roundups

Kenya’s elections in photos, Venezuela’s lessons to be learned from Bhutto, a new video clip emerges from the Burmese protests … and lots more in today’s Global Roundups.

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